Ernest ‘'Irish" Oakes, affable and popular Norwood umpire these past twelve years in both semi-pro and schoolboy baseball circles, continues to find himself held in high regard by all those interested in the National pastime as....
Norwood High Wins Bay State League Title As Dick Bunker Hurls 2 To 0 No-Hit Shutout-This Day in Norwood History-June 11, 1953
Norwood High journeyed to Natick Monday to play the final game of the ’53 season and With the Bay State Pennant in sight, Dick Bunker hurled his first no-hit game … Continue reading Norwood High Wins Bay State League Title As Dick Bunker Hurls 2 To 0 No-Hit Shutout-This Day in Norwood History-June 11, 1953
Dick Bunker, Schoolboy Star-This Day In Norwood History-May 21, 1953
DICK BUNKER is the big reason Norwood High is favored to win the Bay State League baseball championship. . . . The six-foot lefty pitcher-first baseman. an all scholastic pitcher … Continue reading Dick Bunker, Schoolboy Star-This Day In Norwood History-May 21, 1953
Dick Bunker, Schoolboy Star-This Day In Norwood History-May 21, 1953
DICK BUNKER is the big reason Norwood High is favored to win the Bay State League baseball championship. . . . The six-foot lefty pitcher-first baseman. an all scholastic pitcher … Continue reading Dick Bunker, Schoolboy Star-This Day In Norwood History-May 21, 1953
Plans Speeded Up For Construction Of Vets’ Memorial-This Day in Norwood History-January 29, 1948
To Be Developed With Eye To Future Construction Of Recreation Center William L. Hyland, chairman of the Norwood Servicemen's Building Committee, accompanied by committee members Irving Berkland, Edward F. Farmer, … Continue reading Plans Speeded Up For Construction Of Vets’ Memorial-This Day in Norwood History-January 29, 1948
7 Norwood Candidates Start Climb To Pro Baseball Careers–This Day in Norwood History-March 28, 1947
All War Veterans And Ex-Murraymen Ray Martin with the Boston Braves in 1947 (Photo: Digital Commonwealth, Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) By JOHN J. COOK Norwood will be well … Continue reading 7 Norwood Candidates Start Climb To Pro Baseball Careers–This Day in Norwood History-March 28, 1947
Norwood Junior Legion Baseball Squad-This Day In Norwood History-July 26, 1945
This Day In Norwood History-July 26, 1945-Norwood Junior Legion Baseball Squad Click to see the player names.
TSgt. Stephen P. Flaherty Returns After 35 Months In South Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944
T-Sgt. Flaherty In San Francisco TSgt. Stephen P. Flaherty Returns After 35 Months In South Pacific A telegram was received yesterday by Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Flaherty from their … Continue reading TSgt. Stephen P. Flaherty Returns After 35 Months In South Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944
John A. Millen Jr. Promoted To Rank Of Major-This Day in Norwood History-December 26, 1944
John A. Millen Jr. Promoted To Rank Of Major AAF, PACIFIC OCEAN AREAS. Western Pacific—John A. Millen. Jr., of Norwood, a navigation officer for a 7th AAF heavy bombardment group … Continue reading John A. Millen Jr. Promoted To Rank Of Major-This Day in Norwood History-December 26, 1944
Norwood Was Dotted With Banner Ice Skating Spots Years Ago-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944
Vintage ice skate in the collection at the Norwood Historical Society By WIN EVERETT This yarn is not Written for the youth of today. It is dedicated to the kids … Continue reading Norwood Was Dotted With Banner Ice Skating Spots Years Ago-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944